South Africa’s government has once again come under fire—this time from outspoken broadcaster Gareth Cliff, who didn’t hold back in his latest Truth Report.
In his blunt assessment, he gave the state a “zero out of five” rating when it comes to delivering on the country’s most basic needs.
The Five Areas Under Fire
According to Cliff, government performance falls flat across all the essentials—security, infrastructure, the economy, education, and health.
These, he argues, are the pillars that should keep a country running, but in South Africa’s case, they’re all collapsing at once.
Crime, Power Cuts, and a Shrinking Economy
Pointing to rising crime rates, Eskom’s ongoing electricity failures, a GDP that continues to decline, and worrying literacy levels, Cliff paints a grim picture of a system that’s failing millions of citizens.
He suggests that taxpayers aren’t really getting value for the money they hand over each year.
A Damning “Zero Out of Five”
In his words, the verdict is simple: a “zero out of five” across the board.
For Cliff, this isn’t just about politics—it’s about whether or not South Africans are being provided the very services that governments exist to guarantee.
A Question for South Africans
While Cliff’s assessment may sound brutal, he also leaves room for debate.
Is he being too harsh, or does his “zero out of five” reflect the everyday frustrations people feel? The bigger question is—if the government isn’t delivering, what exactly are taxpayers paying for?
